Servus latin dictionary

1. What does servus mean in Latin?
2. What is the history of servus?

What does servus mean in Latin?

These words originate from servus, the Latin word for servant or slave. (Servus is also the origin of the word "serf".) The phrase is an ellipsis of a Latin expression servus humillimus, domine spectabilis, meaning "[your] most humble servant, [my] noble lord".

What is the history of servus?

Origins of Servus

The word “servus” itself means “servant” or “slave.” (“Servus” is also the origin of the word “serf.”) Over time, the greeting evolved and all meaning of subservience completely disappeared. Instead, in modern usage it took on the meaning “at your service,” or simply “hello.”